Gyrostemon brownii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
714578
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 190 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713911
Common Names
- Gyrostemon brownii
- Brownii Wingnut
- Brownii Wing Nut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gyrostemon brownii (also called Brown's Gyrostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia, typically found in dry, open woodland and scrublands. It has a single, slender trunk and can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Gyrostemon brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gyrostemon brownii has yellow flowers with a darker center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Gyrostemon brownii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Gyrostemon brownii
Gyrostemon brownii is native to Australia.
Gyrostemon brownii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrostemon brownii?
Gyrostemon brownii
What is the common name of Gyrostemon brownii?
Brown's Gyrostemon
What is the family of Gyrostemon brownii?
Gyrostemonaceae
Species in the Gyrostemon genus
Species in the Gyrostemonaceae family
Codonocarpus attenuatus, Codonocarpus cotinifolius, Codonocarpus pyramidalis, Cypselocarpus haloragoides, Gyrostemon australasicus, Gyrostemon brownii, Gyrostemon ditrigynus, Gyrostemon osmus, Gyrostemon prostratus, Gyrostemon racemigerus, Gyrostemon ramulosus, Gyrostemon reticulatus, Gyrostemon sessilis, Gyrostemon sheathii, Gyrostemon subnudus, Gyrostemon tepperi, Gyrostemon thesioides, Tersonia cyathiflora, Walteranthus erectus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2837048: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.